Thando Maeko

Johannesburg, South Africa

Award winning journalist Previously @moneyweb, @mailandguardian, @Powerfm987 Currently: @BDliveSA @BusinessLiveSA [email protected] Let’s talk

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New budget to address priorities for Operation Vulindlela reforms

1 week ago | businesslive.co.za | Thando Maeko

The upcoming national budget, to be presented later this month by finance minister Enoch Godongwana, is likely to include plans by the Treasury to ramp up fiscal instruments and guarantee frameworks for the second phase of Operation Vulindlela.
Illicit trade costs SA 10% of GDP, report says

1 week ago | businesslive.co.za | Thando Maeko

In its global outlook, the ratings agency expects the world economy to expand by just 1.9% in 2025 and 2.3% in 2026
Illicit trade costs SA 10% of GDP, report says

1 week ago | shorturl.at | Thando Maeko

The bank says Moloko is leaving to focus on his business interests and community commitments
Transformation fund to be operational by year-end, Parks Tau says

1 week ago | businesslive.co.za | Thando Maeko

The government aims to have its R100bn transformation fund operational by the end of the year, including the establishment of an independent board to oversee it, according to trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau. The fund is intended to drive broad-based economic transformation and support inclusive growth, Tau said, adding that the creation of a transparent governance structure is a critical step towards achieving the initiative’s objectives...
BREAKING NEWS: Enoch Godongwana grants R2bn guarantee to Ithala depositors

1 week ago | businesslive.co.za | Thando Maeko

This issue of Supply Chain Management explores the implications of Amazon’s SA expansion for stakeholders
Transformation Fund ‘to complement BEE requirements’

2 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Thando Maeko

Trade, industry & competition minister, Parks Tau says the establishment of a R100bn Transformation Fund would complement existing broad-based BEE (BBBEE) requirements, rather than adding to them. The fund, will be governed by a public-private partnership, aims to support black-owned enterprises through debt financing, grants, and equity instruments.
Failed VAT hike could tilt budget 3.0 in DA’s favour

2 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Thando Maeko

Soldiers from Malawi, Tanzania and SA are withdrawing from bases in Goma and Sake with all equipment
VAT hike suspension could tilt budget 3.0 in DA’s favour

2 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Thando Maeko

The previous two conclaves, held in 2005 and 2013, lasted just two days
POLITICAL WEEK AHEAD: Parliament to adjust budget plans after VAT ruling

2 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Thando Maeko

Parliament is set to assess how its legislative schedule will be affected by the Western Cape High Court’s decision to set aside the fiscal framework. This week, several committee meetings are expected to review their annual performance plans and budget vote presentations from various government departments.
Ramaphosa says call with Trump not linked to Zelensky’s visit

3 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Thando Maeko

President Cyril Ramaphosa says discussions with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on the war between Russia and Ukraine had been scheduled well in advance and should not be interpreted as a diplomatic response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s presence in the country.